Secondary Science Teacher

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Job ID:5199965

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Jun 17, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:To Be Determined

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Title: Secondary Science TeacherReports to: Campus PrincipalDept. / Campus: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: ExemptDuty Days: 187Pay Grade: A15

Date Revised: 05/2024Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL Certification required for all ELA teachers
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement
• Ability to deliver instruction and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for the individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning preferences and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently evaluate student achievement through formal and informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Present positive role model for students.
• Support mission of the school district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Communicate professionally to accurately and clearly present information.
• Participate in the district and campus staff development activities
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Support classroom instruction through tutorials and study materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Computer, copier, document camera, iPad, computer tablet and other

specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignmentSupervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).Working Conditions:

May require standing for long periods of time Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of a computer. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. Must have the ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$63,343.60 to $83,774.20 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

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